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Bookmark or Share- William Shakespeare | Plays, Poems, Biography, Quotes, & FactsShakespeare also spelled: Shakspere. Byname: Bard of Avon or Swan of Avon. Baptized: April 26, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Died: April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon. Notable Works: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “All’s Well That Ends Well” “Antony and Cleopatra”
- William Shakespeare - WikipediaWilliam Shakespeare ( c. 23 [a] April 1564 – 23 April 1616) [b] was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. [4] [5] [6] He is often called England's national poet and the " Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard").
- William Shakespeare | Poetry Foundation1564–1616. Circa 1600, English playwright and poet William Shakespeare (1564-1616). (Photo by Stock Montage/Getty Images) While William Shakespeare’s reputation is based primarily on his plays, he became famous first as a poet.
- William Shakespeare: Biography, Playwright, PoetWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor of the Renaissance era. He was an important member of the King’s Men theatrical company from roughly 1594 onward.
- William Shakespeare Biography - Shakespeare Birthplace TrustAn Introduction. William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 April (see When was Shakespeare born ), which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616.
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